William J and Ann M Roll
William J and Ann M Roll is a private foundation based in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. It makes charitable gifts, with its 2024 filing reporting 27 grants totaling $122,000.
William J and Ann M Roll at a glance
In short: William J and Ann M Roll gave $122K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- Average grant
- $4,519
- Median grant
- $268
- Total assets
- $3,069,695
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William J and Ann M Roll
- How to Apply
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The foundation has no formal application and no deadline. Contact William J. Roll. Its filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that awards are generally made within a 50-mile radius of Northumberland, Pennsylvania.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline.
- Deadline
- No deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: William J Roll
Mailing address: 227 Wild Cherry Lane, Northumberland, PA 17857
Phone: (570) 286-5895
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William J and Ann M Roll funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Giving Foundation ($89K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $117K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 135 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards are generally made within a 50-mile radius of Northumberland, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania accounted for 99% of 2024 grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William J and Ann M Roll open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $202; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $300 repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2021) to $149K (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Giving Foundation Berwick, PA | Assist Less Fortunate | $82,517 |
| First Presbyterian Church Lewisburg, PA | CHURCH | $18,100 |
| Community Giving Foundation Berwick, PA | Youth and Shikellamy Yip Program | $6,000 |
| Degenstein Community Libr Sunbury, PA | Library | $3,400 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Redstone Foundation Uniontown, PA | Help Kids Read | $2,500 |
| Northumberland Christian Northumberland, PA | Christian School | $1,200 |
| Millersville University Millersville, PA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $800 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Christian Ministry | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,069,695 | $90,427 | $127,243 | $122,000 | 27 | $122,000 | $33,463 | $136,597 |
| 2022 | $2,281,578 | $98,436 | $156,034 | $149,200 | 54 | $149,200 | $37,795 | $136,598 |
| 2021 | $3,141,968 | $205,395 | $111,840 | $108,000 | 54 | — | $30,608 | $150,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William J and Ann M Roll reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a specific mission. Its 2024 grants include gifts for assistance to people in need, a church, youth programs, libraries, scholarships, literacy, Christian education and ministry, community programs, and support for mothers and children.
Among the grantees, Community Giving Foundation describes its work as growing and stewarding charitable resources to strengthen communities, encourage philanthropy, and improve quality of life. Nazareth Prep describes itself as an independent Catholic high school serving students of all faiths, while Hair Peace Charities says it supports local women and girls who have lost their hair because of cancer treatments.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $122,000 through 27 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $82,517, with a median of $268. The largest reported grants included $82,517 to Community Giving Foundation for “Assist Less Fortunate,” $18,100 to First Presbyterian Church for “Church,” and $6,000 to Community Giving Foundation for “Youth and Shikellamy YIP Program.” Other grants included $3,400 to Degenstein Community Library, $3,000 to Penn State University for a scholarship, and $2,500 to Redstone Foundation for “Help Kids Read.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J. Roll as president, Ann M. Roll as vice president, Elizabeth A. Mabie as director, and Kathleen J. Bierer as director.
William J and Ann M Roll is led by William J. Roll, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Roll
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Mabie
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen J. Bierer
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann M. Roll
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about William J and Ann M Roll
How much does William J and Ann M Roll give each year?
William J and Ann M Roll gave $122K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is William J and Ann M Roll's typical grant size?
William J and Ann M Roll's median grant in 2024 was $268, and its average grant was $4,519, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William J and Ann M Roll that year got $202 on average.
Where does William J and Ann M Roll give grants?
William J and Ann M Roll gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sunbury, PA (4 grants), Lewisburg, PA (3 grants), Berwick, PA (2 grants) and Northumberland, PA (2 grants).
Does William J and Ann M Roll give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on William J and Ann M Roll's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are William J and Ann M Roll's largest grantees?
William J and Ann M Roll's largest 2024 grantees include Community Giving Foundation ($88,517 across 2 grants), First Presbyterian Church ($18,100) and Degenstein Community Libr ($3,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William J and Ann M Roll?
William J and Ann M Roll reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does William J and Ann M Roll fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a specific mission. Its 2024 grants include gifts for assistance to people in need, a church, youth programs, libraries, scholarships, literacy, Christian education and ministry, community programs, and support for mothers and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William J and Ann M Roll?
The foundation has no formal application and no deadline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William J and Ann M Roll's EIN?
William J and Ann M Roll's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3016370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William J and Ann M Roll funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-j-and-ann-m-roll-morg_80996deec89c42db9d809b7a6afcc662
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